Love Our Oceans
DonateThe mission of the SCCA is to seek protection for lands and waters of significance to the preservation of biological diversity and to undertake public education about the importance of preserving and enhancing biological diversity. Our work applies to both marine and freshwater ecosystems, nearshore and shoreline habitats.
What's At Stake
The marine and foreshore ecosystems of the Sunshine Coast face growing threats from climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, and coastal development. Rising sea levels, degraded water quality, and the spread of invasive species are putting pressure on wildlife and coastal habitats. Shoreline armouring, marine debris, and industrial activities further erode ecosystem health.
Through our Love Our Oceans campaign, the SCCA is working to protect these vital ecosystems and the biodiversity they support.
Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
Every year on June 8th - the United Nations' World Oceans Day - people around the world celebrate the many ways the world's oceans benefit our lives. That week, the SCCA hosts an annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival, in collaboration with Rhizome UP! Media and the Green Film Series.
June 1- 8, 2025, festival launch, coming soon!
Watch past NEMO talks, short films, and feature films from the 2024 festival on the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival website.
What We've Achieved So Far
Help Create This Year’s Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
The Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival (SCOF) is an annual, community-powered celebration of the ocean that sustains us. Coordinated by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and RhizomeUp!MEdia, in collaboration with local partners, SCOF brings together education, storytelling, science, and action to deepen our connection to the marine and nearshore ecosystems of the Sunshine Coast. As […]
Federal Bill C-15: Buried Clauses Erode Environmental Protections
Environmental laws are the backbone of conservation. We need environmental laws because ecosystems collapse, species disappear, and communities are harmed when decisions are made without science, accountability, or limits. That is why the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), alongside environmental organizations and democracy advocates across Canada, is raising the alarm about dangerous clauses buried deep […]
Conservation Initiatives to Watch in 2026
As 2026 gets underway and we begin to settle into the work ahead, it becomes clear that this is not a year to sit back or rush in, but a year to pay close attention and engage meaningfully when the moments arise. Across the Sunshine Coast, several major conservation and land-use initiatives are moving into […]
World Environmental Education Day: Caring for What Sustains Us
Why Environmental Education Matters on the Sunshine Coast Every year on World Environmental Education Day, people around the globe pause to reflect on the health of our planet and the role each of us plays in protecting it. Led by the United Nations Environment Program, this day is a reminder that environmental action doesn’t happen […]
2025 Year-End Report: Tending What Lasts
As we close out 2025, we’re pleased to share the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association’s 2025 Year-End Report — a snapshot of a year defined by transition, persistence, and long-term thinking. This past year brought both meaningful progress and moments of loss. We said goodbye to our founder, Daniel Bouman, whose legacy continues to shape our […]
Your Support Matters: Protecting the Sunshine Coast for Generations to Come
If you love the Sunshine Coast — its forests, watersheds, shorelines, wildlife, and wild places — this is your invitation to help protect what makes this region extraordinary. DONATE HERE All donations are tax-receiptable. At a time when ecosystems face growing pressure from climate change, industrial development, and weakening environmental safeguards, the Sunshine Coast Conservation […]